Description
Refreshing mango avocado shrimp salad combines Caribbean flavors with zesty lime dressing. Fresh ingredients create a harmonious blend of sweet, tangy, and succulent seafood you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) raw shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3–6 limes, juiced (to taste)
- 2 small mangos (or 1 large mango), diced
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2 tbsps cilantro, chopped
- 1 small jalapeno, deseeded & finely chopped
- 0.25 red onion, chopped
- 1.5 tsps chili powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.125 tsp cayenne pepper (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Preparation: Blot shrimp dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning absorption.
- Spice Coating: Create a bold spice blend of chili powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper, then thoroughly coat shrimp in the mixture.
- Cooking: Heat skillet over medium-high heat with non-stick spray, arranging shrimp in a single layer to achieve uniform golden-pink searing, cooking 1-2 minutes per side.
- Cooling: Remove shrimp from heat, slice into bite-sized pieces, and rapidly chill in refrigerator to halt cooking process.
- Salad Assembly: In a large mixing bowl, combine chilled shrimp, mango, avocado, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro leaves.
- Finishing: Drizzle fresh lime juice over the salad, gently toss to integrate flavors and distribute seasonings evenly.
- Serving: Present immediately with crisp tortilla chips, either thoroughly chilled or at room temperature for optimal taste and texture.
Notes
- Master Moisture Control: Blot shrimp completely dry to help spices stick perfectly and prevent watery seasoning.
- Spice Blending Technique: Mix ground chili, paprika, salt, and cayenne for a bold, complex flavor profile that elevates the entire dish.
- Perfect Shrimp Searing: Cook in a single layer with high heat to achieve golden-pink color, ensuring each piece is tender and flavorful without overcooking.
- Chill for Crisp Texture: Rapidly cool cooked shrimp in the refrigerator to stop cooking and maintain a fresh, vibrant texture for the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg